Fan Zone Schlossplatz opens (June 27, 2024)

Following the physical altercation late on Wednesday evening in the Fan Zone Schlossplatz at the end of the public viewing, the area was temporarily closed by the police for investigations. Since shortly after 2 a.m. tonight, the square has been reopened. "We condemn this act of violence and the attack on people, which casts a shadow on our previously peaceful and atmospheric soccer festival," says Andreas Kroll, Managing Director of the in.Stuttgart Veranstaltungsgesellschaft. "We would like to thank the police and all authorities involved for their swift action and wish the injured a speedy recovery and a speedy recovery. Further investigations by the police in this case are ongoing.

"In principle, we will stick to our safety concept, which has been agreed with all authorities, coordinated with all authorities," emphasizes Kroll. "The controls at the entrance to the Fan Zone will be carried out very intensively. Prohibited items according to the house rules were also found and taken from people. The police were informed in all of these cases. After intensive discussions with the security authorities, we will continue the EURO 2024 Fan Festival with its program on the non-match days today. This applies to all Fan Zones - including the concerts on the Schlossplatz this evening with Madelin Juno, Philipp Dittberner and Joris.